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Katie Vincent and Sophia Jensen of Canada Qualify for Canoe Semifinals

August 8, 2024

Katie Vincent and Sophia Jensen earned some rest on Thursday at the Olympics.

The Canadian canoeists bypassed the quarterfinals and advanced directly to Saturday’s semifinals by winning their respective heats in the women’s C1 200-metre event.

Jensen, 22, won Heat 3 in 46.80 seconds in her Olympic debut, while Vincent took Heat 4 in 47.22 seconds.

Vincent, from Mississauga, Ont., won bronze in this event at last year’s world championships and gold in 2021. She was eighth at the Tokyo Olympics three years ago.

Vincent, 28, and Sloan MacKenzie also have qualified for the women’s C2 500-metre semis on Friday.

Jensen, from Chelsea, Que., was sixth in the 200 at last year’s world championships.

Canadian canoeists Katie Vincent and Sophia Jensen have qualified for the semifinals in the women’s C-2 500m event at the Tokyo Olympics. The duo put on a strong performance in the heats, finishing second in their race with a time of 1:58.249.

Vincent and Jensen are no strangers to success in the sport of canoeing. Vincent, 25, has been competing at the international level since 2013 and has won multiple medals at World Cup events. Jensen, 20, is a rising star in the sport and has quickly made a name for herself with her impressive performances.

The pair have been training together for the past few years and have developed a strong partnership on the water. Their synchronized paddling and teamwork were on full display during the heats, as they powered their way to a spot in the semifinals.

Vincent and Jensen will now have their sights set on the podium as they prepare for the semifinals and, hopefully, the final. With their talent, determination, and experience, they have a strong chance of bringing home a medal for Canada.

Canoeing is a physically demanding sport that requires strength, endurance, and precision. Competing at the Olympic level is no easy feat, but Vincent and Jensen have proven that they have what it takes to compete with the best in the world.

As they continue their journey at the Tokyo Olympics, Canadian fans will be cheering on Vincent and Jensen as they aim to make their mark on the international stage. With their impressive performance in the heats, they have already shown that they are a force to be reckoned with in the world of canoeing.